C H E F

Doug Penfold has more than 25 years’ experience in the restaurant industry. Comfortable in a range of environments, from the small bistro to corporate establishments, Doug has worked and excelled in some of Canada’s top restaurants – Canoe, Avalon, Pastis, to name a few. Over the last nine years he has owned and operated the much-respected Cava, a modern Spanish restaurant that has consistently been considered one of the best restaurants in the country. Doug places an emphasis on strong relationships with local suppliers and the husbandry of young culinary professionals.

M A N A G E R

Niall McCotter was born and raised in Southwestern Ontario and was reared amongst the restaurant and food culture of Stratford and Perth County. He spent his early years working his way through the kitchen stations of his family's country Inn and eventually settled in the Front of House where he discovered his love of wine and pointed service.
His passion then led him to Toronto where he honed his skills primarily at the revered Avalon Restaurant. In 2009 his love of Sherry brought him to Cava Restaurant where he was promoted to General Manager and in December of 2014 became a partner in the company.